"I remain anonymous, yes to protect my
identity. But it is also a statement, that all of these
people are fighting for someone they don't know. That's
the beauty of it. I don't need labels, categories, to prove I
am worthy of respect, to prove that I should be listened
to. I am coming out to you as simply a woman wanting to be
heard. Yes there is plenty more I'd like to tell you about
me. For now, I am every woman."

Turner was convicted of sexually assaulting an unconscious woman
in 2015. He was given a six-month prison sentence — a
punishment that's been widely criticized for its leniency.
A letter written by Turner's father in defense of his
son further fueled public outrage.

At the same time, support for the victim has surged.
The emotional statement she made to her attacker in court
was first published by
BuzzFeed News, where it's been read more than 13 million
times.